Drops in the Race and falters in his speed.
Diana’s Care displeased the selfish Crew,
And all forsook her but a generous few.
With these was Michael Sprat—let none deride
A learned Sadler, or a Sadler’s pride!
Him the wise Lady to her Friendship took, }
And chose a Man as she would choose a Book— }
For the intrinsic Worth, and not the outward Look. }
Beside the Lady Michael took his chair,
And people talked about the learned Pair;